Faculty Research Tools

Each campus library's Research Guide, Hours and Email-

Current Hours for all Libraries (opens in new window)

Why Library Instruction?

●     It increases the effectiveness of your students' research.

●     Introduces key concepts of academic success such as citation, plagiarism, authority, and evaluation.

●     Builds familiarity with research tools and introduces skills needed for lifelong learning.

●     Hands-on instruction increases students’ awareness of reliable sources and knowledge of database usage.

What Can We Do for You

●     Instruction sessions either in your classroom or in the library

●     Online guides created specifically for your class or your assignments that you can place in your online classes.

●     Personal reference sessions for you and your students.

●     Quiet library space for your students to study, collaborative spaces for group study, laptops to checkout for weekend work.

Planning your Library Collaboration

●     Library instruction is most effective when students are working on a specific assignment. We can work with you to create a dynamic session to meet your course goals.

●     Contact us to help create a guide for your online class.

●     Provide us with a copy of your syllabus, so that we can suggest databases and other resources for your students to use.

●     Encourage your students to meet with us one on one for additional help.